Equine Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

Areas covered include:

• Digestive, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, urogenital, and nervous systems

• Neonatal diseases

• Lacerations, wounds, and skin diseases requiring emergency care

• Emergency ophthalmological problems

• Toxicology

• Antimicrobial drugs and nutritional support

• Fluid, inotrope, and vasopressor therapy

• Sedation and analgesia

• Systemic inflammatory response

• The postoperative colic patient

• Critical care of the pregnant mare and neonate

• The recumbent horse

For each disease or condition, the book includes an overview, key points, etiology/pathogenesis, clinical features, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management/treatment. It also provides step-by-step instructions on frequently performed procedures for the emergency/critical care patient. The text features a concise, bullet-point style to facilitate quick assimilation, along with color photos and useful charts and diagrams. Equine veterinarians will find this book an essential addition to their libraries.